Serving 402 students in grades 5-8, White Plains Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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White Plains Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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White Plains Middle School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
White Plains Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Plains Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
75%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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White Plains Middle School is ranked #493 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend White Plains Middle School?
402 students attend White Plains Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of White Plains Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Plains Middle School?
White Plains Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Plains Middle School offer ?
White Plains Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is White Plains Middle School part of?
White Plains Middle School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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